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Kansas State football recruiting outlook

National signing day is Wednesday. Here is how Kansas State’s recruiting class is lining up.

Top five recruits

Name

Pos.

Rank

Ht.

Wt.

School

1. Tanner Wood

DE

16*

6-5

247

Conway Springs

Kansas Gatorade Player of the Year played everything from LB to QB to RB in high school, his athleticism should allow him to make an impact right away on defensive line.

2. Nick Ramirez

LB

11*

6-1

228

Lee’s Summit West (Mo.)

One of the top LBs in Missouri should fit in well to K-State’s defense. Strong tackler, good against the run. He may be underrated four-star recruit.

3. Jake Waters

QB

1**

6-2

215

Iowa Western CC

Led Iowa Western to a national championship. He was heavily recruited. Could be Collin Klein’s successor next season.

4. Jordan Willis

DE

39*

6-5

260

Rockhurst (Mo.)

Three-star recruit from Rockhust should be able to compete for playing time right away — K-State loses four starters on defensive line.

5. Devon Nash

DE

6**

6-5

260

Iowa Western CC

Nash was one of the top juco pass-rushers and will bring much-needed experience to Manhattan.

*Rivals.com national position ranking

**Rivals.com overall junior-college ranking

The one that got away

Martrell Spaight, a highly-touted junior college linebacker, briefly committed to the Wildcats. Then Arkansas came calling and he switched to the Razorbacks.

Still fishing for …

K-State returns the bulk of its receivers next season, but depth is always welcome. Only one wide out, 5-foot-7 LeAndrew Gordon, is expected to sign on Wednesday.

Position answered for …

Quarterback. The Wildcats needed someone to challenge Daniel Sams for the starting job next season. As the best junior college quarterback available, Jake Waters fits that bill.

Position unanswered for …

K-State will have to find two new defensive tackles next season. Will any of the defensive ends or linebackers who have committed be willing to move? Or will the Wildcats hope to pick up a tackle or two late?

Signed

Name

Pos.

Ht.

Wt.

School

Travis Green

DB

6-1

210

Iowa Western CC

Nate Jackson

DB

5-11

185

College of San Mateo

Dakorey Johnson

LB

6-3

200

Trinity Valley CC, Texas

Devon Nash

DE

6-5

260

Iowa Western CC

Jake Waters

QB

6-2

215

Iowa Western CC

Commitments

Name

Pos

Ht

Wt

School

Chance Allen

OL

6-5

295

Klein Collins, Texas

Ajhane Brager

OL

6-4

280

Magnolia, Texas

De’Vondre Campbell

LB

6-5

225

Hutchinson CC

Jesse Ertz

QB

6-4

190

Mediapolis, Iowa

Bryce Fitzner

TE

6-7

230

Francis Parker, Calif.

LeAndrew Gordon

WR

5-7

160

Pantego Christian Academy, Texas

Matthew McCrane

K

5-11

165

Brownwood, Texas

Cre Moore

DB

6-0

175

Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Reid Najvar

OL

6-4

290

Klein Oak, Texas

Sean Newlan

ATH

6-3

201

Phillipsburg

Nick Ramirez

LB

6-1

228

Lee’s Summit West

Dayton Valentine

ATH

6-4

240

Baldwin

Isaiah Williams

LB

6-1

223

Skyline, Texas

Jordan Willis

DE

6-5

260

Rockhurst

Tanner Wood

DE

6-5

247

Conway Springs

NOTE: Players who have made commitments have not signed a letter of intent; signing day is Wednesday.

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